Ground Water
Conservation Order of Ground Water Remains in Place in South Caddo Parish
DNR: Despite Rain, Ground Water Conservation Efforts Must Continue
DNR Declares Ground Water Emergency in Parts of Southern Caddo Parish
DNR Receives 2011 STRONGER Review on Hydraulic Fracturing
DNR Secretary Angelle Commemorates 2011 Ground Water Awareness Week
Spotlights Conservation Message with Online Curriculum Module
Protect Your Ground Water Day in Louisiana
The state Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Conservation is spreading the word today on water conservation. Joining the National Ground Water Association (NGWA), the American Farm Bureau Federation, and many other national groups that promote the importance of protecting water supplies.
Ground Water Resources Commission updated on water use
The Louisiana Ground Water Resources Program staffers reported to the state Ground Water Resources Commission this week that nearly 80 percent of water used for drilling operations in the Haynesville Shale now comes from surface water sources.
DNR Secretary Scott Angelle applauds industry move to conserve ground water in Haynesville Shale area
Natural gas exploration companies working in the area of the Haynesville Shale natural gas formation are continuing to find alternatives to ground water for hydraulic fracturing operations – as evidenced by a recent agreement between a top-five Haynesville Shale operator and a local paper mill.
DNR plans teaching tour to educate on ground water
Gov. Bobby Jindal has proclaimed March 7-13, as Ground Water Awareness Week in Louisiana this year.
Ground Water Program reaches out to companies to volunteer
The Louisiana Office of Conservation’s Ground Water Resources Program, within the Department of Natural Resources, is using its ongoing discussions with north Louisiana’s Flakeboard America company on ground water conservation as the springboard for creation of alliance of industry in the area.